This limited release from Glen Scotia was initially matured in first fill bourbon barrels before a second maturation in both first fill Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks – hence the name, Double Sherry Cask! Creamy bourbon influence and classic sherried spices balance the maritime nature of the whisky, bottled up at cask strength, a healthy 54.1% ABV.
Salted caramel and plum skin, leading into brown sugar, waxy peels and peppery oak.
Creamy vanilla and spiced fudge balanced by a pinch of rock salt, alongside oily citrus and plump dried fruit.
Toasted and spiced nuts on a dry finish.
Unusual on the nose and not as sherried as I expected on the tongue - in fact I picked up quite a lot of iodine. Not awful but I’m not sure this is for me - which is a disappointment after my first venture into Glen Scotia which was the fabulous Victoriana.
Nose is ok with sherry up front so its promising. Taste is short lived and the finish is weak with sulfer and rotten eggs coming through. Wont buy another bottle.
Buttery, salty, spicey awesomeness! Great value whisky. Nose - Salted Butter, caramel, raisins. Taste- Spicey and more caramel. Finish - Dry and spicey.
I think I'm on my sixth bottle of this fine spirit ?
Buttery, salty, spicey awesomeness! This is a fantastic whisky, and amazing value. Has all the benefits of a cask strength whisky without the alcohol burn. Was going add some water bit enjoying far too much neat. Great value, highly recommend.
